‘Growing differences between military, Zardari’: Self-exiled Pak politician makes big claim

Self-exiled British-Pakistani politician Altaf Hussain (File photo) Self-exiled British-Pakistani politician Altaf Hussain has alleged a "silent struggle" is underway between Pakistan's powerful military establishment and President Asif Ali Zardari, warning that a debate over creating new provinces could push the country into a major political and security crisis.The founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) claimed that discussions were underway on a possible 28th Constitutional Amendment, which could include provisions for the creation of new provinces.“Discussions on the creation of new provinces have been raised by interior minister Mohsin Naqvi and DG-ISPR. The proposed constitutional changes reflect growing differences between President Asif Ali Zardari and the military leadership. A political deadlock could lead to serious constitutional consequences, including the imposition of martial law or the formation of an interim government,” Hussain said in a TikTok message on September 2.Referring to the earlier 26th and 27th Amendments, he alleged that political parties had previously reached agreements to facilitate their passage.Hussain also questioned the prolonged foreign ...